Trending Today ...
letter to the editor
Enjoy “this” summer

Dear Editor, Summer arrives slowly and disappears quickly.

judge's gavel
Godoy gets three years in drugs-for-sale case

KINGMAN – A three-year prison term has been

elder care
Volunteers needed for senior center in Kingman

KINGMAN –  The Kathryn Heidenreich Adult and Senior

100-plus years for Lake Havasu City child pornography

LAKE HAVASU CITY – More than one century

County pushes forward with morgue project despite transparency

KINGMAN – Its architect has submitted application with the

June Greetings from Lydia Henry, The Mohave County

As we make our way into June, we're

Thank you for reading The Standard newspaper online!

Pam Wanner

County spokesperson: Total virus cases reaches 100 today

MOHAVE COUNTY, AZ (April 27, 2020) The Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified of four positive COVID cases in Mohave County. The contact investigations have been initiated with each case. The first case is an individual in the Lake Havasu City service area, in the 55-64 age range, who is hospitalized.  The person is not a travel-related case or epidemiologically linked to another confirmed case. The second case is in the Kingman service area, in the 20-44 year age range, is in isolation and recovering at home and is epi-linked to another case.  Case three of the four is…

Read More

Call to the Public comments must be submitted beforehand for upcoming Board of Supervisor meeting

KINGMAN, AZ (April 27, 2020) –Due to increased concerns regarding the coronavirus, COVID-19, the in-person Call to the Public (on items not on the agenda) portion of the Mohave County Board of Supervisors meetings remains suspended for the Monday, May 4, 2020 meeting. However, comments can still be submitted to the Clerk of the Board no later than 5:00pm this Friday. Written comments can be delivered to the Clerk of the Board via electronic form by clicking here: https://lfportal.mohavecounty.us/Forms/RequestToSpeak or dropping off in person at 700 W. Beale Street, Kingman, Arizona. The timely received written comments will be publicly read during each Board…

Read More

MEC postpones district and annual meetings

BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. –Mohave Electric Cooperative has announced that due to COVID-19 it is postponing the district and annual meetings previously scheduled for June. New meeting dates will be announced later. “Our concern for the community and the well-being of our members and employees is our priority,” said Tyler Carlson, CEO of MEC. “During this difficult time, we put extra measures in place to promote stay-at-home and social distancing, and we are offering additional payment options to help members dealing with the current hardship. “MEC is also committed to maintaining the continuity of our business and reliable electric service,” Carlson said….

Read More

Dolan Springs fire chief arrested, charged with domestic violence

DOLAN SPRINGS – A tiny fire district headquartered in the rural community of Dolan Springs is under new leadership while its fire chief has been suspended following his arrest. It was announced late Monday morning that firefighter/paramedic Steve Winn is serving as acting Chief of the Lake Mohave Ranchos Fire District (LMRFD). Chief Timothy Dean Bonnee, 40, Kingman, was placed on paid administrative last Friday by virtue of a 4-0 vote during an emergency meeting of the LMRFD governing board.Bonnee was arrested last Thursday for misdemeanor assault and disorderly conduct charges. Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a physical altercation…

Read More

AZGFD urges safe boating practices

With summer weather just around the corner, the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) knows that boaters will take advantage of water recreation on open waters throughout the Grand Canyon State.  Boaters should not only practice regular safety regulations, but continue to follow social distancing while on the water. Social distancing while boating means:  Only boat with members of your household (no guests) Keep your distance when at the fuel dock or ramp  Do not raft off any other boats  Do not invite guests on your boat  Do not dock or beach your boat near others   In addition to…

Read More

Small business update: $370 billion in new disaster relief funding approved

NEW FUNDING APPROPRIATION APPROVED on April 24, 2020 for Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loans. The SBA will resume taking applications on Monday, April 27. Act Quickly to Access $370 Billionin New Federal Disaster Assistance America’s SBDC Arizona (AZSBDC), the most trusted and accessible provider of local, front-line small business assistance in Arizona , is urging small businesses impacted by COVID-19 to act quickly to access the new appropriation of federal disaster assistance.Following Friday’s signing of the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act , Congress appropriated an additional $370 billion to refund and restart small business disaster and relief loan…

Read More